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One & Only

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By Maurene Goo

Publisher Description

In Five Years meets a millennial The Joy Luck Club in the adult debut from the author of YA Reese Pick Throwback— a funny and fresh love story of a woman thrown a curveball by fate, and the family secret that will make her question everything.

She knows what her happily ever after looks like. And it’s not him.

Cassia Park believes in soul mates. Fated love stories. It’s her family business, after all—for centuries, from Korea to Los Angeles, Park women have peered into clients’ past lives to find their one true love, their fated. This magical secret is why One & Only Matchmaking has a 100% guarantee…for everyone but Cassia.

For ten years, Cass has been searching for her fated, a man named Daniel Nam. But he’s still nowhere to be found.

And so, on the eve of her 40th birthday, Cass decides to do something for herself. She impulsively has a fling with Ellis. He’s twenty-eight, indecently handsome, and not destined to be the love of her life. But she’s surprised by their connection and their fling feels like something more—up to the moment he introduces her to his boss…Daniel Nam.

As she battles between fate and chance, head and heart, a family secret is revealed that will make her question everything she’s ever known. Cassia will have to decide if she’ll follow her fate…or make her own.

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One & Only Reviews

4.0

Nathalie

Created about 2 months ago

“Okay guyss, let’s talk about One & Only by Maurene Goo, because this book gave me all the flirty, fun, romcom vibes while also sneaking in depth, culture, and some really swoony chemistry. Goo has such a knack for writing characters who feel like actual people you’d want to be friends with, and this one was no exception. The setup: Our FMC is witty, independent, and a little cynical about love, but of course life throws her a curveball in the form of the MMC, charming, layered, and totally not the “perfect match” she thought she needed. Their worlds collide (in very Goo fashion) with humor, banter, and just enough awkwardness to make it feel real. From there, the book dives into self-discovery, romance, and the messy process of figuring out what you actually want instead of what you think you’re supposed to want. What I loved most, though, is how Goo grounds the romcom vibes with depth. She weaves in themes of identity, family expectations, and cultural nuance in a way that doesn’t feel heavy-handed, but adds richness to the story. It’s not just about romance, it’s about finding yourself and figuring out what love really means when you strip away the Instagram-filter version of it. The writing is fast-paced and engaging, witty dialogue, fun scenes, and that breezy-yet-thoughtful tone Goo does so well. It feels like watching a Netflix romcom, but one where you also get insight into the characters’ vulnerabilities and struggles. Final thoughts: One & Only is fun, romantic, and heartfelt, with just the right amount of depth to make it memorable.”

Caitlin Johnson

Created 2 months ago

“What a fantastic book. Cassia and the women in her family are able to read faces and determine your “fated” person to be with, a practice which they made a business out of. She’s 40 and has known the name of her fated for 10 years but has been unable to find him. She meets a man at random and has a good connection with him and then she finds her fated…who happens to be the aforementioned man’s boss. Cassia was such a relatable protagonist in this. She definitely made mistakes but didn’t set out to hurt anyone. I loved both Ellis and Daniel, and you could see why she was torn during parts of the story. Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.”

Jen D (@oh.how.novel)

Created 2 months ago

“This book was utterly charming. Cassia has a special gift: to turn back the fabric of time to see people's one true fated mate. She is now on the cusp of turning 40 & having known her fated mates name, for almost 10 years but unable to find him, she's gotten a little antsy. Enter Ellis, who is most definitely in his 20s, incredibly sweet & charming & she is most definitely drawn to him, however he is most definitely not her fated mate. I don't want to say too much because watching this one unfold was just magical & a fun ride but it is full of sweet tender moments, dealing with some grief & loss and a lot of learning who you are & who you truly want to be. I really enjoyed this one & would highly recommend it to anyone who likes romances with a touch of magic in them. You won't be disappointed. huge thanks to Netgalley for an e-arc of this one. all thoughts & opinions are my own.”

Helen Wu

Created 3 months ago

“I devoured One & Only in just two days and I want to SCREAM. This needs to be a K-drama right now. What a ride. Going in, I didn’t know what to expect, but here’s my pitch: Korean setting, an age-gap romance tangled in a love triangle, a sprinkle of magical realism, strong generational bonds, and matchmaking services woven throughout. Honestly, as I read, I could see the scenes playing out and the cast stepping onto the screen. I love past lives, I love talking about soulmates, so I ate up the whole “fated” storyline. What made it even better? I rooted for every character. And having a 40-something FMC at the center—I just love reading stories in that age group. It’s refreshing and so relatable. I can’t wait for the audiobook so I can dive back into it all over again. Go read this one. Seriously. You’ll thank me later. It makes me love reading so much when you can immerse yourself in the story completely. Thank you Maurene Goo, you are amazing. Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for the ARC.”

About Maurene Goo

Maurene Goo is the author of several acclaimed and award-winning books for young adults, including I Believe in a Thing Called Love and Throwback, which was a Reese Book Club YA winter pick. Several of her young adult novels are in development for film, and her books have been translated into twelve languages. She also writes for screen, games, and comics. She writes and lives in Los Angeles, with her husband, son, and two cats. One & Only is her adult debut.